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Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum
Mentorship and other resources for entrepreneurs
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Indigenous women and gender-diverse people can get support in business, management, and entrepreneurship skills from peer mentorship and business resources.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation in peer mentorship and navigation programs to enhance business, management, and entrepreneurship skills.
- Accessing business resources and support networks dedicated to Indigenous women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs.
- Engagement in skill-building activities for strengthening entrepreneurial capacity.
- Networking with other Indigenous entrepreneurs through organized conferences and ongoing community initiatives.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses and entrepreneurial ventures led by Indigenous women
- Businesses and entrepreneurial ventures led by gender-diverse Indigenous people
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- The #BeTheDrum program offers peer mentorship to support ongoing entrepreneurial development.
- Participants gain access to a range of business resources and networking opportunities through program features such as the Women's Business Directory and "Entrepreneur of the Month" recognition.
- The program is made possible through financial support from the Government of Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum?
Indigenous women and gender-diverse people can get support in business, management, and entrepreneurship skills from peer mentorship and business resources.
Who is eligible for the Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum program?
To be eligible for the Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum program, you must:
Open to Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Open to gender-diverse Indigenous individuals in business
What expenses are eligible under Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum?
Participation in peer mentorship and navigation programs to enhance business, management, and entrepreneurship skills.
Accessing business resources and support networks dedicated to Indigenous women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs.
Engagement in skill-building activities for strengthening entrepreneurial capacity.
Networking with other Indigenous entrepreneurs through organized conferences and ongoing community initiatives.
Who can I contact for more information about the Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum?
You can contact Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC).
Where is the Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum available?
The Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum program is available across Canada.
Is the Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum?
Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum is funded by Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)